THE ART OF CREATIVE LIVING

Elie Saab has been one of my favorites since I first saw Jennifer Lopez wearing one of the designer’s gowns to an award show. The elegant style, ethereal beauty, and extremely feminine aesthetic floor me. I’m a fan of grunge, rock, almost goth dark looks, but also really girly at the same time. Saab’s Fall RTW line engulfed all of those attributes and won me over, once again. Below, find some of my favorite looks.

Vêtements

I remember the first time I walked into the Vêtementsshowroom one cold afternoon a couple years ago, I knew i was witnessing a brand that would blow. They already had the support of Kanye, who holds influence over many. Not only this, but their hush-hist approach to secrecy concerning the brand would also propose their eventual overturn of the fashion industry. With streetwear becoming the mode all over again, their anti-conservative, streetwear with uber French counter authority attitude would win. I mean, they made boots with lighters for the heel; genius. Their Fall 2017 show didn’t leave me with any concerns or disappointments. It was smart, thoughtful, and the choice of models whom appeared to be just everyday people, dressed in outfits that one would assume a person with their air and face would wear. I was also very much digging the older people who were strutting their stuff, as I am really against ageism. Please, don’t take my word for it, just peep some of my favorites below.

It’s July, and unlike my close family and friends back home on the east coast who seem to be enjoying a hot, steamy and satisfying summer, it’s freezing here in Paris. Well not literally freezing, but it is not the expected seasonal temperature or even drastically warm for that matter. On top of it all, we have rain! With that being said, I decided to upgrade the crappy day by sporting a bright yellow dress. Was it a success?

You ever go to the store and buy a new pair of sneakers. You love them so much that you walk out of the store with them on? That’s how I feel about these artists on the rise. You hear about them while they’re still fresh. While they still have that hunger to make it in them. You enjoy their music for what it is. The sound is great, amazing even. They are your new pair of shoes. Then something happens. You begin to see their celebrity rise and the content of their artistry changes. They become more cookie cutter and generic. They are just like your once new shoes, old and worn out. They may even have a scuff too many. You are officially over them. You are over it. Well ladies and gentlemen, that is what happened to me…again. This time the culprit is Theophilus London.

Shopping is by far every girls favorite past time. I’ve taken it upon myself to find all the best shops in Paris. After taking the plunge from my beloved New York City to every girl’s dream Paris *squeals*. I’ve literally got to start from scratch. Yet anyone who knows me is full aware of my capabilities. First stop…Colette.

After my first visit I got it…completely understood why this is the go to spot for the likes of Kanye, Jay-Z and Pharell. Once entering you are greeted with published art books and cheeky post cards. Further in the back are the most expensive phones and electronics I’ve ever seen. I saw a Blackberry 9900 for $ 3,500, the hefty price tag is probably due to the diamonds encrusted in the casing, sigh. Next to the phones and gadgets, you can listen to some of the latest music with their built in Beats headphones. What really got my heart a flutter was the display upstairs. It was womens clothing lined up like a museum. It was beautiful. They placed carefully selected outfits on mannequins. They even had a matching pair of shoes nestled beside the feet. Everything is exclusive, expensive and amazing. I felt my pulse rise just touching the different items. Beyond this area is another sub-room made for makeup, perfumes, and toiletries. If that weren’t enough, there is even a restaurant in the basement known as the Water Bar. This store isn’t just a store, its an experience. I love it…